IN MEMORIAM

Otago Witness, Issue 3352, 12 June 1918, Page 36

IN MEMORIAM

P.EATON.—In loving memory of my eldest son, Alexander Ben-ton; who died on February 13, 1900; aged 19 y< ars. Also, my second 'daughter. Annio M'Donald, who died on April 11, 1913; aged S 3 years. And my second son, Archibald Sinclair, who died on October 28, 1916; aged 30 years. And my husband, Archibald Beaton, who died on April 23, 1917; aged 67 years. And my fourth son. Private John (Jack) Beaton, who died from wounds received while in action at the Battle of Messines on June 7, 1917; aged 25 years. Far from this world of toil ami strife They're present with Oie Lord; The 1-nbours of their mortal lives End in a large reward. But, of'times my thoughts will wander To a grave that's fa.r from hero; Loving thoughts and memories sweet Encircle o'er my soldier's bier. Though I cannot gaze upon the rpot where he is laid, I know the supreme sacrifice ho gave— For King, Country, and lovod ones dear,

Ho noblv fills a soldier's grave. —lnserted by his sorrowing wifo and mother. DUNCAN.—In sad but loving memory of our dear father, George David Duncan, who passed away on June 6, 1917; aged 37 years. Rest in peace. Only our aching hearts can say How we miss thee night and day. —lnserted by his and family. FULLERTON.—In loving remembrance of ■ my dearly beloved mother, Margaret Blyth, who died at East Wemyess, Scotland, on June 8, 1912. You have gone to your rest In the noon-day of life, You have gone, and my heart is so lonely; Oh, God, thou has Tiled mc, My heart is in grief; Oh, mother, I think of thec hourly. The tears may bo due, The cold earth where you lie, And all Nature may mourn my sad story; But Cod knoweth "best, Let His pleasure be done: He said, " I will comfort the weary." —lnserted by her loving son, Rifleman Alec Fullerton, " Somewehro in Franco." FULLERTON.—In loving memory of my dearly beloved sister, Margaret Blyth, who died at East Wemyess, Scotland, on June 8, 1912. If the grave could open, What changes you would sec. Leaves may wither, Hoots fad'e and die; If others have forgot you Ne\ ?r shall I. —lnserted by her loving sister, C. Shaw. HANNA. —In loving memory of my dear sister, Elsie May, who departed this life on June 9, 1915. At rest. With a life's love an<l sorrow. —lnserted by her loving brother, Charlie, Porangahau, Hawke's Bay. NICHOLSON. —In memory of our dear mother, Sarah Jano Nicholson, who died on June 9, 1913. Thou art not forgotten, dearest mother, Nor will you ever be, — As long as life and memory lasts We ' will remember thee. —lnserted by her loving sons and •daughter. POLLOCK. —In loving- memory of Ann Rodger Pollock, who died at Waikaka on June 9, 1915. The world seems quite another place o Without the smile of mother's face; When davs are dark and friends arc lew — Oh! mother, how we long for you! —lnserted by her loving husband aad family. SLATTERY.—In fond memory of our dear old mother, who died Juno, 1916.—■ Nell and Cecily. WALKER.—In loving remembrance of Susan, who died at Ashburton on Juno 11, 1917, beloved wifo of James L. 0. Walker. No more shall that sweet smile on her countenance brighten The long weary hours of her friends left behind; For no one who knew her could over forget her, Her ways wore so loving, so good, and so kind. —lnserted by her loving husband. WALKER.—In sad but loving memory of Susan Walker, who died at Ashburton on June 11, 1917. Till the day dawns and the shadows flee

—lnserted by her loving mother. WALKER.—-In fond but loving memory of our dear auntie Susan, who passed away on June 11, 1917. Gone from our midst; how sadly wo miss her! Loving clear auntie, your memory we'll keep; As.long as life lasts we will not forgeb you, Dear to our hearts is the place where yon sleep. —lnserted by her loving nieces, RitaSusan and Myrtle Chant. WEIR.—In loving memory of James Weir, who departed this life on Juno 11, 1915, at Stirling. Gone, but not forgotten. —lnserted by his loving wife. WEIR.—In loving memory of my dear father, who passed away on June 11, 1915; aged 69 years. Sleep on, dearest father, sleep and lake thyiesfe Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast j I loved yon well, but Jesus loves you best> - Rest, dearest father, sweetly rest, —lnserted by his loving daughter, Kate Griffiths. Notifications of Bi/ths, Marriages, and Deaths appearing in the Witness also receive Insertion in the Daily Times without additional charge. Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Den' lis sent for publication from the country districts .e----qulre to be verified by the signature of either oar agent in the district from which the announcement is sent or o! the clergyman of the district. Charge for these, 3s per insertion. When verses are added to " In Memoriam " notices, an additional charge of 2s 6d for each verse of four lines is made.